Small SUVs such as Swift, Vitara and Baleno takes the Japanese vehicles and its engines to the next level and strongly influenced the Asian manufacturer’s image in a lot of international markets and specifically in Europe. Suzuki Baleno is one of the popular cars in Europe and other international markets of the world.
Suzuki Baleno – Entered Market in 1995
For a long time, however, Suzuki did not dare to undertake into the compact class which is pretty essential in Europe. In 1995 the first look of Suzuki Baleno was introduced in the compact class with new developed model. After seven successful years, the production has stopped in 2002. However, in the India the partner Maruti continued for some markets till 2007.
As A Sedan and Station Wagon
It was first offered as a sedan in 1995 with two body styles; hatchback and notchback. Then in 1996, the model was extended with another version which is Baleno as station wagon in the market. It was the very first estate car in the line of Suzuki series. Just like the notchback model of Baleno, the station wagon was measured as 4.37 meters long in length and 1.70 meters in width. The Suzuki Baleno is considerably short and turned out to be a hatchback. The three-door stylish Baleno comes with a length of 3.87 meters.
The engine variants of the Suzuki Baleno
For their compact model Suzuki Baleno, comes with entry-level engine a 1.3-liter engine with 63 kW (85 hp), which, however, was only accessible for the three-door hatchback. The notchback sedan and the station wagon were in the smallest version with a 1.6-liter petrol engine, which mobilizes up to 73 kW (99 hp). The engine of the car is pretty high performance with low fuel consumption and great fuel economy.
Price
The basic version of the Baleno is available from 13,790 and the Comfort version with 6-speed automatic transmission costs 19,490.
Sports Model
Sport variant of Baleno comes with updated sports technology and latest features. The sports model got a 1.8 liter engine, which was also installed as a top engine in the notchback models and produces up to 89 kW (121 hp) performance.
Fuel Consumption
Average fuel consumption of Suzuki Baleni is about 29 mpg.
Verdict
Suzuki made the Baleno fully and completely competitive for the European markets, Suzuki added a diesel engine to the program including high quality upholstery and fine interior with comfort features. The list of Baleno features is pretty long, which makes the car worth driving.